DC Universe Reboot

CliffyBiro · 22 Jun 2011 at 02:51

Surprised there isn't a thread on this.

DC Comics will be making history this September. We’ll be renumbering the entire DC Universe line of comic books with 52 first issues. We’re publishing innovative storylines featuring our most iconic characters helmed by some of the most creative minds within the industry.

Not only will this initiative be compelling for existing readers, it’ll give new readers a precise entry point into our titles. And on top of that, all of these titles will be released digital day-and-date across the board.

Yesterday was just the beginning. After all, we don’t want to spoil the many surprises we have up our sleeves. It’s so important to us to make sure you maintain those feelings of excitement and unexpectedness when you pick up a new issue of our books.

We’re energized and looking forward to have you come on this journey with us as we make history this September.

Quite looking forward to being able to start collecting from issue #1 of two or three series.

Wossi · 22 Jun 2011 at 06:45

I might start reading them now then. Quite excited actually.

Shamikebab · 22 Jun 2011 at 07:00

It's a good idea but there's still just too many, I wouldn't know which to read.

THMRK · 22 Jun 2011 at 12:36

Bringing the line down from 54 to 52 is a cool idea. Some of the new creative teams will be interesting. Glad to see Johns is staying with Green Lantern keeping the whole mythos and previous events in tact. Morrison staying on Batman, although I don't like that Dick Grayson will become Nightwing again and Batman and Robin will be Bruce and Damien.

Also, Morrison on the new Adventure Comics might even make me take an interest in Superman...

The Flash looks quite good too, as does the new Firestorm book. Nice to see Mr. Terrific getting his own title too. Also interested in Captain Atom and Justice League International. I might even go for JLA now that Johns is writing it.

OH and DC Universe Presents will be great. I love Deadman.

CliffyBiro · 22 Jun 2011 at 21:02

Where is the best place to order comics? I want to pre-order a couple of the #1s. Not a fan of ForbiddenPlanet.

Shamikebab · 22 Jun 2011 at 21:11

Ebay is actually pretty good, some good sellers on there and you don't get destroyed by postal charges like you do with Forbidden Planet.

CliffyBiro · 22 Jun 2011 at 21:12

Good for pre-ordering? I have seen a couple on there listed as pre-orders actually. Always been wary of it on eBay though due to the time limit for opening a dispute and such.

CliffyBiro · 22 Jun 2011 at 21:20

Also, Batman and Batman: The Dark Knight.

What's the difference between them?

I prefer the style of Arkham Asylum, DKR etc. The more dark storylines. So is B:TDK the way to go?

THMRK · 22 Jun 2011 at 21:32

skippi90 said:
Also, Batman and Batman: The Dark Knight.

What's the difference between them?

I prefer the style of Arkham Asylum, DKR etc. The more dark storylines. So is B:TDK the way to go?

You won't get anything like AA or DKR in anything running currently.

I'd go for Batman Inc. and Batman and Robin.

I hear Batman: The Dark Knight is very poor.

CliffyBiro · 22 Jun 2011 at 21:35

Woody__ said:
You won't get anything like AA or DKR in anything running currently.

I'd go for Batman Inc. and Batman and Robin.

I hear Batman: The Dark Knight is very poor.

Ah thanks.

In that case, I'll just go for Green Arrow instead and pick up whatever Batman I prefer post-release.

THMRK · 22 Jun 2011 at 21:59

skippi90 said:
Ah thanks.

In that case, I'll just go for Green Arrow instead and pick up whatever Batman I prefer post-release.

The current continuity is going to be preserved post relaunch, so that'll be good.

Green Arrow's been pretty cool it came back.

Tummy · 22 Jun 2011 at 22:07

When do these come out? Might pick a few up.

CliffyBiro · 22 Jun 2011 at 22:39

Tummy said:
When do these come out? Might pick a few up.

Most of them seem to have a 7/9/11 release date.

Tom84 · 23 Jun 2011 at 11:05

Anyone got a link to where I can buy these from? Would quite fancy picking up the Batman ones

J.T · 23 Jun 2011 at 11:06

http://www.comicdomain.co.uk/ is a good place to get Comics from.

THMRK · 23 Jun 2011 at 12:00

You would not believe how much this has ****** off so many comic book fans...

No1newts · 23 Jun 2011 at 12:44

I will probably give some of these a read if they are starting again, mainly read Marvel over DC but Batman really interests me.

Tom84 · 23 Jun 2011 at 21:19

J.T said:
http://www.comicdomain.co.uk/ is a good place to get Comics from.

Checked that link and couldn't find any pre-order links or is it too early for that? Does that place do any kind of subscription service?

Jimz · 24 Jun 2011 at 14:17

How much will each book cost? are they expensive?

Shamikebab · 24 Jun 2011 at 14:18

Comics are usually between £1.30 and £3 I think.

Personally I'd just wait for the Trade Paperbacks, much better value for money.